Slipware Platter

probably 1936

Fred Weiss

Associated Names
Fred Weiss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular wooden tray with the word "Lafayette" written in script across its surface. The tray has a warm brown and golden color palette, with darker brown tones along the edges and lighter golden accents around the lettering. The tray is centered within the frame, with the script prominently displayed in the middle, curving slightly upwards at the right end. The background is a plain, off-white or light beige color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.5 x 44.5 cm (17 1/8 x 17 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" x 9 1/2" Drawing actual size.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7391

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Series C. Frame #38; center verso in ink: "STAMFORD PIEPLATE / DRAWN BY FRED WEISS."

Wikidata ID

Q64570683

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